Decorating with natural materials is what I love best. Burlap, pinecones, and antiques. It just doesn’t get any better than that!
It was fun, but egads, I took the banister apart two times and finally settled on the third version. Enough, I say! Cutting strips of burlap, stitching up the edges (yes, I had to – or else they would disintegrate) and tying the bows wasn’t hard but took me the better part of a day. (I have since found burlap ribbon with stitched edges… arghhh). I love the sparkly lights with the rough textures.
Many years ago, my son-in-law gave me this authentic, antique duck decoy. I have to say I was pretty touched. It’s one of my most cherished pieces.
My mother-in-law gave me all of her old jars – complete with lids. Treasures!!
I filled them with tiny birch cones that I picked from the banks of the river that we used to live on.
Love.
I’m incorporating more natural materials in my decorating this year but that is not to say I’m not adding some sparkle – I think a combination of the two works quite well, don’t you? Happy Decorating!!
i like it very much. i don’t decorate for the holidays, but i do like using natural stuff here and there. very pretty!
Już są piękne ozdoby świąteczne, a co jeszcze cudownego będzie- to się okaże :-). Pozdrawiam
Beautiful! I LOVE using natural elements inside, but i am super slow on the burlap uptake…. must get on it, i really like the texture it adds!
You do fabulous work. The banister is gorgeous. Wonderful photos. I did the front porch and am in the process of now doing the tree. Getting things done early gives me the opportunity to enjoy more since I’m at work so much. Again, beautiful!
Burlap anything is right up my alley and your banister with burlap is perfect. Love the sparkly lights also. So pretty.
Made anymore nuts and bolts lately? I haven’t made my first batch yet but will be soon.
The burlap bows and lights are so sweet….they look lovely. You are so organised!
jenni
So pretty. I like those old jars.
Your decorations look fantastic, I love the jars full of birch cones and your duck.
Your bannister looks fantastic! What a terrific idea :-)
Victoria
Draga moja imaš prekrasan blog!!!
Ograda izgleda predivno, super ideja!!!!
What a wonderful decoration and fantastic photos. Have a nice weekend, Barb.
I love your decorations and these sepia photos! Could’t you pop here for a sec to decorate my house as well:)
Have a great weekend, Barb!
j.
ha! oh to live a day in the life of…you! Your last few posts have been amazing, I’d like some of that creativity to rub off please :o)
how magical your hallway would look at night time….so delicious! Christmas is my fav time of year, there IS magic in the air.
I’m starting to get more excited with each day that passes….
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
Barb your Christmas banister is GORGEOUS! The hard work certainly paid off.
Beautiful decorations!
That design is exquisite. You’ve done a beautiful job with this decoration and the photograph is just gorgeous in sepia.
Very pretty! And, those little birch cones are so neat. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them.
Like the subdued effect you have implemented, Barb. Very tasteful. :)
It turned out awesome – love that burlap with the lights, just gorgeous. I also scrolled down and saw your amazing cards, and now I’m jealous wanting all those things you have to make beautiful cards. Keep me away from the craft stores!!!!
Hugs,
Mary
Where in the world are you, to have that much snow?!?!
Mary
Wow those look great! :)
I love the jars .
Beautiful decorations!
So lovely to see…
Oh my goodness, your bannister looks beautiful!! Very nicely done.
I like the way your decorations are coming along! The burlap looks great with the lights.
You have given that burlap such elegance. Love all the rustic charm in your decorating.
LOVE the contrast of the burlap with the soft glow of the lights and bows — beautiful! Also love the jars of mini pinecones!
this glases with the cones looks wonderful! thanks for sharing with us :)
I love your burlap bows and the lights. The birch cones is amazing I didn’t know birch tree has cones too hehe. This year I am into childhood memories and I am liking it. See my
Glass Ornaments
Beautiful! I love the burlap bows with sparklw and lights! I too love mixing, and love to a little bling here and there! Fantastic job!
Very pretty! Visiting from FJ.
Very creative! Love the way your banister turned out!
The Organic Simplicity of it all is just Beautiful!
Christmas Blessings from the Arizona Desert… Dawn… The Bohemian
The burlap bows are so pretty, with the lights! Very creative! Thanks for sharing!
I love the burlap bows. What a great idea. Love the texture and interest it adds to your banister. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign’s banister party.
Oh my you are so ambitious. Your burlap garland is fabulous.